ACG Membership

More than 12,000 GI professionals worldwide call themselves an ACG Member. Join the community of clinical gastroenterologists committed to providing quality in patient care. Members access a wide variety of resources and benefit from ACG's ongoing educational and legislative initiatives to ensure quality in care.

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ACG Resources

Clinical Guidelines

Authored by a talented group of GI experts, the College is devoted to the development of new ACG guidelines on gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Our guidelines reflect the current state-of-the-art scientific work and are based on the principles of evidence-based medicine.

Guidelines

Education and Meetings

Earn your CME from the convenience of your home or office by accessing ACG's web-based educational programs, or attend one of ACG's regional or national meetings and Annual Postgraduate Course, that provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues and discuss the challenges you face in practice and ways to overcome them.

Policies and Procedures for Educational Activities

Physician Resources

From The American Journal of Gastroenterology, the leading GI clinical journal, to quality initiatives, treatment resources and late-breaking news, ACG provides a wide-range of resources that keep you current on clinical updates and what is on the horizon that may impact your practice.

For Your Patients

Practice Management

From articles to educational programs, ACG provides you tools and techniques you can use in your practice that will help improve efficiency and increase profitability. Learn from experts at ACG's live and web-based educational programs, read what others are doing in their practice to solve problems they encounter and connect with colleagues online to discuss important issues and share ways to improve practice.

ACG National Affairs

From articles to educational programs, ACG provides you tools and techniques you can use in your practice that will help improve efficiency and increase profitability. Learn from experts at ACG's live and web-based educational programs, read what others are doing in their practice to solve problems they encounter and connect with colleagues online to discuss important issues and share ways to improve practice.

Awards

ACG Institute

The primary mission of the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education is to advance the field of clinical gastroenterology through education and research. Founded in 1994, the ACG Institute has evolved into a major source of funding for patient care oriented gastroenterology research, and an active and effective sponsor of educational programming for consumers and physicians alike.

Fellows In Training

This section is a one-stop-shop for GI Trainees and those interested in pursuing a career in GI. You will find information about ACG trainee events and meetings, GI fellowship programs across North America, the GI Match, ACG's Mentoring Program and many other educational materials uniquely tailored for GI Fellows.

Volunteer Organizations

Humanitarian Groups

American Red Crosswww.redcross.org
A humanitarian organization led by volunteers that brings relief to disaster victims and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Child Family Health Internationalwww.cfhi.org
CFHI is a global family of health professionals and students working at the grassroots level. We support our International Partners though community health projects and Global Health Immersion Programs. CFHI’s 20+ programs in 6 countries connect local health professionals with international students – transforming perspectives about self, global health and healing.

Doctors Without Borderswww.doctorswithoutborders.org
An organization that brings help to nearly 60 countries that are affected by natural disasters, epidemics and armed conflict.

Health Volunteers Overseaswww.hvousa.org
Through education and training of local healthcare providers, this non-profit organization is committed to making healthcare in developing countries improved and accessible.

International Health Volunteerswww.internationalhealthvolunteers.org
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and assisting medical personnel who want to provide their skills and services with healthcare projects around the world.

International Medical Corpswww.imcworldwide.org
A non-profit organization that is committed to saving lives by offering healthcare training and relief to underserved communities all around the world.

International Medical Volunteers Associationwww.marovomedical.org
A non-profit organization that supports and promotes voluntary medical activity through information and education exchange. By providing information about opportunities for volunteering, they help you choose the most compatible assignments.

Marovo Medical Foundationwww.marovomedical.org
A non-profit organization that leads groups of doctors/nurses/dentists/helpers to the Solomon Islands twice a year for two weeks at a time. The group visits local villages as well as the local hospital. They also continue to improve the infrastructure of the local hospital located at Seghe. They have fundraised and installed the country’s largest solar power system on the hospital to provide desperately needed electricity and running water. They serve a population of 30,000 that currently has no doctor.

Physicians for Peacewww.physiciansforpeace.org
Through donated medical supplies, clinical care, and medical education and training, this non-profit organization is devoted to building international relationships in developing countries where medical training assistance is needed and improving the health of the population.

Project Concern Internationalwww.pciglobal.org
This organization’s mission is to improve community health, promote sustainable development and prevent disease. They provide local organizations in underprivileged countries with the knowledge and training to protect the well-being of children and families. They save lives by providing those in need with nutritious food and education and supplying communities with access to clean water.

Project C.U.R.E.www.projectcure.org
An organization that collects and distributes medical supplies and services worldwide. The organization sends an average of one 40-foot cargo container every week and currently sends millions of dollars of lifesaving medical supplies all over the world.

Project HOPEwww.projhope.orgThis organization is dedicated to creating advances in healthcare worldwide by starting health education programs and supplying areas of need with assistance.

World Gastroenterology Organisationwww.worldgastroenterology.org
The WGO is committed to promoting an awareness of the worldwide prevalence and optimal care of digestive disorders, focusing on the improvement of standards in gastroenterology training and education. Their initiatives include training centers around the world, train the trainers workshops, outreach programs bringing endoscopic services and equipment to developing countries, and public awareness campaigns. Many volunteers participate in teaching and training activities at WGO training centers and the organization is always delighted to hear from gastroenterologists who would like to volunteer time at one of these centers.